Small Change: Why Big Business Won’t Change the World: Wednesday, Feb. 8 at noon. Rose Room, Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. Part of the Schemel Forum Luncheon Series. Presented by Michael Edwards, author, activist and senior fellow at Demos. Book signing follows lecture. Pre-registration required. Fees vary. 941-7816.
The Spring Brook Twp. Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing pursuant to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9 at the municipal building, 966 SR-307, Spring Brook Twp.
The high school guidance department will be offering a new service to students this year as they complete the Financial Aid process. Their PHEAA regional representative will conduct a FAFSA workshop at the high school tonight - Feb. 7 (snow date: Feb. 13) - at 6 p.m. for interested parents of seniors who will be attending college this fall. The workshop will take place in the computer lab.
Plans have been in the works for almost a year and a half to open a new restaurant in the building of the former Cardinal Inn on Rt. 502 in Spring Brook Twp. Daleville residents George and Michelle Grassie purchased the building and introduced Grassi’s Restaurant to the entire North Pocono community earlier this year.
Name of business:
The Manor at Waymart
Owner(s):
Spojnia, Inc.
Business address:
596 Honesdale Rd., Waymart
Business phone number:
488-6829
Website:
manoratwaymart.org
Type of business:
Licensed Personal Care Home
Owner hometown/current residence:
The seven-member Board of Directors of Spojnia, Inc. are from Daleville, Roaring Brook Twp., Scranton, Duryea, Pittsburgh and New Jersey.
Ready to Run Conference: Saturday, Jan. 28. Registration at 8 a.m. The University of Scranton, Brennan Hall. A bipartisan program that trains women to run for office. Speakers include prominent elected and appointed leaders, campaign consultants, party officials and policy experts. $75. Registration is required at www.scranton.edu/readytorun.
The Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture in partnership with the University of Scranton’s Small Business Development Center will sponsor Building Your Arts Business, a four-week, free workshop for artists on how to start their arts-related business.
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that Pennsylvania will receive $44,022,951 in LIHEAP funds because of Congressional passage of a year-end funding bill. The bill, which Congress recently passed, will provide $845 million in LIHEAP funds to low-income and older Americans, including over $44 million to Pennsylvania.
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that a recently passed year-end funding bill contains $6.4 billion that could help Pennsylvania recover from Irene and Lee.
State Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich announced that the Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for the 2012 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award.
A representative of U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, will hold office hours in Bradford, Pike and Wayne counties this month, it was announced by District Director Dave Weber.
Honesdale native Crystal Satriano has recently opened a new photography studio on the corner of Church and Main streets in Moscow. Located at 101 Church St., Crystal Satriano Photography would like to become the studio best known for its uncanny ability to capture all of life’s most precious moments.
Spring Brook Twp. recently launched its first official website - www.springbrooktownship.org - as a way to keep residents informed of information pertinent to them and the township.
Pennsylvania’s new law aimed at increasing safety for young drivers took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 27. The new law increases behind-the-wheel training requirements, places a limit on the number of passengers a young driver can transport and makes not wearing a seat belt a primary offense for young drivers.
Casey Announces Nearly $30 Million for Pennsylvania Small Businesses and Manufacturers
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that the Treasury Department has awarded $29.2 million to four economic development programs in Pennsylvania. The money will help to create jobs and is expected to leverage $292 million in additional small business lending across the Commonwealth.
On Thursday, Jan. 19, from noon to 2 p.m., the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) will present How to Build Your Business by Speaking: The Inside Scoop luncheon and workshop. The event will be held at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in Scranton. $20 pre-registration, $35 at the door.
Following the resignation of former Spring Brook Supervisor Ken Genovese, longtime township resident Charlie Schank assumed the position on Jan. 1. Schank has lived in Spring Brook for approximately 47 years.
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has announced the opening of their newest store -Lowe’s of Mt. Pocono, which officially opened its doors to the public on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 6 a.m.
With Pennsylvania’s legislature considering bills to authorize new capital projects and additional debt to finance those projects, State Treasurer Rob McCord said Treasury’s latest quarterly economic report is a timely educational tool for the public and policy makers.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s designation of Allentown-based AFC First Financial Corporation as a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR sponsor means Pennsylvania families that pursue money-saving home energy-efficiency improvements through the Keystone Home Energy Loan Program will benefit from higher standards, said State Treasurer Rob McCord said.
